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Old 24 January 2024, 03:35 AM   #1
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What reference do you prefer on a vintage sub that you can wear everyday everywhere. Thanks
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Old 24 January 2024, 04:12 AM   #2
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Old 24 January 2024, 04:15 AM   #3
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I wear my 1680 virtually every day.
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Old 24 January 2024, 05:37 AM   #4
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The models I like are the matte dial models 1680 and 5513 or the later glossy dial 5513.

The Submariner 14060 which is a later model with a sapphire crystal is also a nice choice.
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Old 24 January 2024, 06:43 AM   #5
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1680 or 5512
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Old 24 January 2024, 06:43 AM   #6
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Matte dial 16800 on a modern SEL bracelet for me.
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Old 24 January 2024, 06:49 AM   #7
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I enjoy wearing my 16613 daily plenty of patina on it


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Old 24 January 2024, 07:20 AM   #8
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Old 24 January 2024, 09:16 AM   #9
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16800, or 5513, 16800 more beatable with sapphire crystal...:)
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Old 24 January 2024, 12:43 PM   #10
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Old 24 January 2024, 01:57 PM   #11
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Old 25 January 2024, 12:55 AM   #12
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Old 25 January 2024, 05:17 AM   #13
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6536/1 or 5508 very slim/light, cant feel them on.... or if i'm feeling a bit fitter and wrist up to the weight...an early 7928 / 5512 ;-].
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Old 25 January 2024, 06:02 AM   #14
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Old 25 January 2024, 09:20 PM   #15
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Seiko SKX007 is the only old Sub I'd wear anywhere. 200 bucks.

I wouldn't wear any Rolex just anywhere. In certain areas (of London, for example), theives walk around specifically looking for people wearing Rolex. A quick mugging for an easy 5-10 grand at least.

There's a time and place.
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Old 26 January 2024, 10:29 AM   #16
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My two daily wears are a Gilt 5513, which I alternate with a 1625.
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Old 26 January 2024, 11:08 AM   #17
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White 1680 w/top hat.
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Old 26 January 2024, 11:49 AM   #18
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Interesting how the OP appeared and started three open-ended threads asking for advice, and hasn't been seen since.
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Old 26 January 2024, 07:30 PM   #19
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Interesting how the OP appeared and started three open-ended threads asking for advice, and hasn't been seen since.
None of us have come up with the right answer for him perhaps
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Old 28 January 2024, 11:41 PM   #20
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Interesting how the OP appeared and started three open-ended threads asking for advice, and hasn't been seen since.
New to the forum. I thought I would receive an email every time there is a response on the thread. I am just here to learn, doing research on each one of the references listed here. And thank you all respectfully.
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Old 30 January 2024, 09:43 AM   #21
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Old 30 January 2024, 02:40 PM   #22
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The red lettering is just out of this world!
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Old 31 January 2024, 10:20 AM   #23
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Old 2 February 2024, 08:03 AM   #24
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I wear my 16610 whenever I feel like it - I know that it is much tougher than I am!!!



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Old 2 February 2024, 01:32 PM   #25
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I wear my 16610 whenever I feel like it - I know that it is much tougher than I am!!!



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Old 2 February 2024, 02:06 PM   #26
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A Sub 16800 matte dial or Red Sub 1680 for me.
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Old 4 February 2024, 11:37 AM   #27
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Old 8 February 2024, 05:05 AM   #28
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Old 13 February 2024, 09:38 PM   #29
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My beloved 16610 from 1999 :)
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Old 17 February 2024, 11:34 PM   #30
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